Wearable News: Apple Watch sales up 30% y/y, but Fitbit and Garmin make inroads
While many are struggling Apple clearly is not. Sales for the Apple Watch are estimated to be up 30% y/y in Q2 2018. That means…
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DJI Mavic Air: Obligatory drone crash footage (Sutro Bath ruins)
It was my first time flying the Mavic Air. And only my second time ever flying a drone. So, yes, it was destiny: a crash.…
Google consolidates news, magazines, weather into updated Google News app
I have to say this makes a lot of sense. Google today announced it had folded its Google Play Newsstand app into Google News. That…
Smart Home News: Wemo Mini smart plug now works with Apple HomeKit
Wemo today announced that its Mini Wifi Smart Plug now supports Apple HomeKit. That means you can now use your iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and…
Prime Day Camera Deals: Panasonic FZ1000 4K Mirrorless, Canon Batteries, Zhiyun Crane 2 Follow Focus, Rokinon lens
Finally. A few good deals popped up today on Prime Day. Amazon typically doesn’t seem to discount much of interest during this promotion when it…
Ticwatch E with Google Wear OS 2.0 a solid smartwatch deal
If you’ve been holding off getting a Wear smartwatch now might be one of your best opportunities. Amazon Prime Day is here to save the…
Microsoft’s new Surface Go tablet targets iPad. But consumers buy mobile devices for apps
There’s an app for that. Or is there? In the case of the Surface tablet and its companion Microsoft Store, unfortunately the answer is usually…
Elon Musk on Tesla: “I think we just became a real car company”
CEO and founder celebrates 7,000 Tesla cars in 7 days with Twitter ♥️for his team.
Video Backup Workflow: Hedge software test on location Rome
Backup workflow on the road is always one of my biggest challenges. Not to mention worries. When I’ve travelled somewhere and spent the day shooting…
Top 10: Best Cameras for Shooting Vacation Videos
If you’re headed on vacation and want to take high quality video here’s a top 10 list of cameras that are worth your consideration. From…